Podcast: Common Misconceptions about the Trinity (Fred Sanders)
Fred Sanders explains why the doctrine of the Trinity is essential to the gospel, highlights why Trinitarian analogies are of limited value, and responds to the charge that three-in-one is inherently illogical.
Why Seek the Truth? The Achilles’ Heel of Free Thought
Neil Shenvi
Atheists and agnostics insist we pursue the truth about reality—even if the idea of a meaningless universe frightens and depresses us. We ought to face facts and accept reality as it is, not as we want it to be.
Podcast: Sinclair Ferguson on Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel (Sinclair Ferguson)
Sinclair Ferguson walks through why living lives worthy of the gospel is a biblical exhortation that all Christians must take seriously and one that doesn't inevitably lead to the sin of legalism.
How Can Evangelicals and Catholics Work Together for the Common Good?
Andrew T. Walker
There is a lot of overlap in the convictions that Protestants and Catholics have on a lot of deeply controversial moral and ethical issues in our society.
How to Motivate Our Churches for Gospel Witness
Brian A. DeVries
Every believer and every church is called to bear witness about Christ. But until motivated by the Spirit, our public witness is often weak and fickle.
I’ve Heard It Said That Abortion Is Healthcare
Jen Oshman
Women Need Support I’ve heard it said that “abortion is healthcare.” I think I understand the sentiment behind that declaration. I do have friends who are involved in the pro-choice movement and even in providing …
Count Your Blessings . . . Literally
Stephen Altrogge urges us to put all our desires on hold and ponder the great mountain of blessings that we already have.
We Need the Soul-Stirring of John Wesley
Fred Sanders
Is anybody listening to the voice of John Wesley anymore? Outside the self-identified Wesleyverse, the Wesley Literacy Quotient among evangelicals has declined alarmingly.
4 Exemplary Character Traits of J. I. Packer
Leland Ryken
Learn just four reasons why Packer has been a faithful steward in the Kingdom.
9 Notable Quotes from Seasons of Waiting
God uses seasons of waiting to teach us patience and make us more like himself.
Q&A: Ray Ortlund Answers Your Questions about Porn and Pastoral Ministry
Ray Ortlund answers your questions about how pastors can cultivate churches where honesty about porn thrives and repentance abounds.
A Parent’s Guide to Talking with Kids about Political Engagement
Andrew T. Walker,
Christian Walker
Andrew and Christian Walker talk through some basic biblical, theological, and philosophical principles related to political engagement that every Christian parent should know.
The Most Radical Thing You Can Bring to Easter Dinner
Chris Castaldo
Sometimes what should be a grateful celebration of the greatest event in history, Christ’s resurrection, is instead a time of stress. What’s a Christian to do?
The Life and Mission of St. Patrick
Michael A. G. Haykin
Patrick's work firmly planted the Christian faith in Irish soil and left a deep imprint on the Celtic church.
3 Activities That Help Us Maintain Evangelical Unity
Conrad Mbewe
We must be deliberate about several activities if we are to maintain unity among ourselves as God’s people. Here are a few of them.
Spending the Rest of Your Life Teaching Sound Doctrine
John MacArthur
If you're going to enter the ministry, whether as a missionary or a pastor, you will spend the rest of your life (if you're faithful) teaching sound doctrine.
Free E-Book: "What's Your Worldview?" by James Anderson
How Do You View the World? It’s a big question. And how a person answers has the power to shape literally everything about his or her life. In What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to …
3 Cross-Currents of Anglican Theology
J. I. Packer
Evangelicals who prioritize true piety are as centered and focused on the church as they are on anything—because we know that the church is Christ’s focus.
What Do I Do If I Don’t Like My Job?
Bryan Chapell
Even in the onerous jobs, there is a glory that God intends for his people as they do what needs to be done.
10 Things to Consider before Retiring Early
John Dunlop, MD
Early retirement may sound attractive—but be careful. There are several things to consider before you choose to retire voluntarily, since work may be more valuable to you than you realize.
God’s Primary Provision for Our Spiritual Hunger
Kristen Wetherell
How does God intend to satisfy our spiritual hunger? He gives us his word. Matthew 4 says that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
What Does the Bible Mean When It Says “Walk in the Ways of Your Heart”?
Ray Ortlund
“Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes” (Eccl. 11:9). Were you expecting the Bible to say that? It could sound like a self-help mantra from this reckless world.
The Center of the Center of the Pentateuch
Ian J. Vaillancourt
If you look at the structure of the Pentateuch, we've got five books. Right in the middle is Leviticus. And what do we find right in the middle at the center of the center of the Pentateuch?
What Studying Old Conflict Can Teach Us
Tim Cooper
We seem to live in a world of increasing polarization in which the members of warring tribes address each other with remarkable vitriol in the online environment.
Help! My Small Group Is Not Working
When we say community isn’t working, what we are really saying is that our expectations were not met.
Stop the Spread of Infectious Anger
Christopher Ash,
Steve Midgley
Anger is infectious. It is not a purely individual phenomenon; there is a corporate dimension. Here, we'll explore five biblical examples of infectious anger.
Caregiving Is a Stewardship of Grace
Gloria Furman
It is easy to focus on physical needs in desperate times, but by God’s grace, remember there are spiritual issues, too.
George Whitefield: “Occasional Theologian” and Lifelong Evangelist
Ian Maddock,
Tom Schwanda
By his own admission, George Whitefield was not a theologian—at least, not of the conventional sort. Indeed, he never aspired to be one.
Introducing the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, Gospels Set
Each of the four books features hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi, inviting readers to add their own artwork and reflections to each page.
Pastor: Expound, Apply, Repeat
Joel R. Beeke
You are hired as a minister in your church to be a preacher—not just to expound the Word, but to apply it.